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VCYT

Veracyte Inc

NASDAQ: VCYT · HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH

$55.71
+0.11% today

Updated 2026-07-29

Market cap
$4.72B
P/E ratio
54.75
P/S ratio
8.71x
EPS (TTM)
$1.08
Dividend yield
52W range
$23 – $61
Volume
1.3M

Veracyte Inc (VCYT) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for VCYT.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 55 / 100
P/E (TTM)
54.8x
vs 5Y median of 42.3x
PEG
Margin of Safety
+57.93%
Fair value $85.54 vs $55.71
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

VCYT historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in VCYT's own 5Y range.

NOW
37.4x
5Y Low
40.3x
25th
42.3x
Median
54.5x
75th
132.0x
5Y High
VCYT is trading more expensive than 78% of the last 5Y.
78th percentile · Historically expensive

VCYT intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$55.71
Market value
Intrinsic value
$85.54
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
+57.93%
+53.5% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

VCYT valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

P/E near 5Y high
Current P/E sits in the 78th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically expensive relative to its own history.
Strong margin of safety
Current price 57.9% below DCF intrinsic value estimate. Meaningful downside cushion.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 54.75x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 8.71x

Is VCYT overvalued in 2026?

Veracyte Inc (VCYT) currently trades at $55.71 per share with a market capitalization of $4,718,139,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 55/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 54.8x, above its 5-year median of 42.3x.

Looking at its own history, VCYT is currently trading more expensive than 78% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 78th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates VCYT's intrinsic value at $85.54 per share, against the current market price of $55.71. This implies a margin of safety of +57.93%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.

The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: VCYT trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 55/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is VCYT overvalued?

VCYT scores 55/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade C+), a mixed overall profile. The DCF also shows a positive margin of safety, so price and fundamentals line up reasonably well.

What is VCYT's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates VCYT's intrinsic value at $85.54 per share, versus the current price of $55.71, a margin of safety of +57.93%. Fair value is the present value of the cash flows we project the business to produce, so a price below it means the market is pricing the stock below that conservative estimate.

What P/E ratio does VCYT trade at?

VCYT trades at a P/E of 54.8x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 42.3x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting above its own median means the stock is pricier than usual relative to its earnings.

Is VCYT a buy based on valuation?

Our Smart Value rating for VCYT is Hold, from a Smart Value Score of 55/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile is balanced and best suited to investors who already have a thesis. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.

How does VCYT's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, VCYT sits in the 78th percentile of its own 5Y range, historically expensive relative to where it has traded. A high percentile means today's multiple is near the top of its historical band.

What is VCYT's Smart Value Score?

VCYT's Smart Value Score is 55/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.